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What are Texas District Courts?
District Courts are the courts of general jurisdiction in the Texas court system, and they may hear any civil or criminal case. Generally, District Courts hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts, such as felony crimes, civil cases for large sums of money, contested probate cases, and family cases, such as divorce. Every county has at least one District Court, and some have several. Some smaller counties share District Courts. District Courts are numbered, so you may see a District Court identified as, for example, Bexar County District Court, or Bexar County 131st District Court. In counties with more than one District Court, this numbering system helps to differentiate between courts. Other trial courts in the Texas state court system include County Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts, and Municipal Courts. What cases each of these types of courts hears varies county to county. For more information on the Texas state court system, a directory of courts in Texas, and online court resources, visit the Texas Courts Guide related link.
Is family court in Texas by county?
Texas does not have a separate "Family Court"; family cases are heard by Family Division of District Court in most districts, and in Family District Court in a few districts. Even when a court is called Family District Court, is can hear other types of cases. If a District Court serves only one county, then family court could be called "by county" for that county. But many TX District Courts serve more than one county, so their family courts also serve more than one county. Details and contact information for all TX courts may be found at the related link below.
What jobs did Richard Anderson have with the Harris County Criminal Court?
Harris County Criminal Court, Texas, 1978-1987, chief counsel, then assistant district attorney
What court serves as juvenile court in Texas?
Texas has a complicated court system, with no dedicated juvenile court. Juvenile cases are usually heard in District Court, but may be heard in County Court or County Court at Law in some counties, because these courts may share jurisdiction. Jurisdiction of courts is set by state law but varies from county to county. The related link below has a general explanation of Texas courts' jurisdiction, and you can select a specific county to find information about that county's courts, with links to the court websites and other legal resources.
How many federal district courts in Texas?
According to the Texas Office of Court Administration, there are 455 state District Courts in Texas. (This does not include Federal District Courts, which are part of a separate court system.) Some larger counties have more than one District Court, and some smaller counties share a District Court. All Texas counties are served by at least one District Court. District Courts are the courts of general jurisdiction in the Texas court system, and they may hear any civil or criminal case. Generally, District Courts hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts, such as felony crimes, civil cases for large sums of money, contested probate cases, and family cases, such as divorce. These districts are not organized geographically, so the only way to know which district represents a particular county (or counties), is to have a directory. Visit the Texas Courts Guide related link for a directory of Texas Courts by county, as well as online court resources.
What was the court of original jurisdiction for Roe v. Wade?
The court of original jurisdiction for Roe v. Wade was the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
In Texas felonies are tried in what court?
In the Texas state court system, felonies are tried in District Court, generally in the county where the crime occurred. Other courts, such as County Courts, Justices of the Peace, and Municipal Courts, may hold felony preliminary hearings, but the actual trials take place in District Courts. Where preliminary hearings are held varies by county. Every county has at least one District Court, and some have several. Some smaller counties share District Courts. Keep in mind that federal crime felonies may be heard in federal courts, not state courts. For more information on the Texas state trial court system, including a directory of state courts and links to online court resources, visit the Texas Courts Guide related link.
When was United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas created?
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas was created on 1902-03-11.
When was United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas created?
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas was created on 1879-02-24.
When was United States District Court for the Western District of Texas created?
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas was created on 1857-02-21.
When was United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas created?
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas was created on 1857-02-21.
When was Eastern Middlesex County Second District Court created?
Eastern Middlesex County Second District Court was created in 1938.
